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Yeoman service of Odisha's community radio stations during coronavirus crisis underscores medium's necessity in India
Low-cost yes, but not low on information, community radio stations in Odisha have been catering to the information needs of communities in remote locations where no mainstream print or electronic media reaches and internet services are nonexistent.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Hope govt recognises valuable role played by community radio stations at great risk and cost, says professor Vinod Pavarala
Funding has been a major issue for community radio stations across India and unlike the West, volunteers have to think about their day-to-day livelihood here, says University of Hyderabad's professor Vinod Pavarala.
Community radio stations across India brave lockdown, severe fund crunch to ensure last-mile awareness on COVID-19
Had it not been for the proactiveness of the community radio stations across India, the crisis would have exploded even more for the Centre and the state governments, particularly in rural India.
Govt to introduce online system for community radio licenses: Jaitley
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi keen on expanding community radio outreach, the government on Monday promised to simplify procedures and introduce online application system for licenses.
What does it take to run good community radio? DU to develop 'working model'
What does it take to start and successfully run a community radio station in India? A 'working module' is being developed by the Delhi University to ascertain this.
I&B Ministry to hold Twitter conference on Community Radio today
In an unprecedented move, the Ministry of Information and Broadcast is holding a Live Twitter Conference in order to reach out to the Indian youth in the social sphere.
Community radio gets complete waiver from any fee payment
After reeling under financial pressure for past few months over a five fold increase in annual spectrum and royalty fees, community radio would now get a complete waiver from any fee payment.